India All Set for FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B Challenge
After winning the tournament in 2017 as hosts, the Indian team qualified to Division A, finishing 5th (i.e. last) in 2022. The team was forced to skip the 2023 edition due to administrative issues.
The stage is set for the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 – Division B, and all eyes will be on India as the young cagers begin their campaign in Group A this week.
The countdown is on as India prepares to return to the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025, Division B, set to take place in Malaysia from September 13–19.
After winning the tournament in 2017 as hosts, the Indian team qualified to Division A, finishing 5th (i.e. last) in 2022. The team was forced to skip the 2023 edition due to internal administrative issues within the BFI.
A Golden Chance for India’s Young Stars
The tournament is more than just a platform for medals; it is a crucial stepping stone for the next generation of women’s basketball talent in India. Division B offers the team an opportunity to gain international exposure, sharpen their skills against diverse opponents, and once again push for promotion to Division A.
India has been drawn into Group A alongside Iran, Uzbekistan, and Samoa.
Each opponent brings a different challenge, but India enters as one of the favorites to advance to the knockout stages.
The Squad
Led by captain Reva Amit Kulkarni and vice-captain Viha Reddy Jonnalagadda, the Indian squad is backed by a hungry roster of emerging talent. India will look to push for wins and aim to make a strong statement on the continental stage.
Divya Rangari - Forward - 160 cm / 5'2" - Chhattisgarh
Reva Amit Kulkarni (Captain) - Forward - 182 cm / 5'11" - Telangana
Viha Reddy Jonnalagadda (Vice-Captain) - Forward - 173 cm / 5'8" - Maharashtra
Sumithra Devi Kalimuthu - Forward - 173 cm / 5'8" - Tamil Nadu
Nethra Birudavolu - Guard - 171 cm / 5'7" - Telangana
Mahek Sharma - Center - 179 cm / 5'10" - Karnataka
Dinal Hardikbhai Viththani - Center - 180 cm / 5'10" - Gujarat
Shravani Shivanna - Forward - 179 cm / 5'10" - Karnataka
Vaishnavi Prashant Pardeshi - Guard - 170 cm / 5'6" - Maharashtra
Aditi Subramanian - Guard - 168 cm / 5'6" - Karnataka
Adina Mariam Johnson - Center - 175 cm / 5'8" - Kerala
Angelina Arun George - 183 cm / 6'0" - Kerala
With former India star Anitha Paul Durai as the Head Coach, the squad will aim to benefit from her vast international experience. She will provide both leadership and inspiration as the team embarks on its campaign in Malaysia. Rohit Kumar will serve as Assistant Coach, and Uma Kant Singh as Coach.
Game Schedule (IST)
India vs Iran – September 13 at 11:30 am
India vs Uzbekistan – September 14 at 11:30 am
India vs Samoa – September 15 at 9 am
How to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live on the FIBA YouTube Channel.
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